The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 31, 2013

What were the biggest stories in social media statistics this year? Here’s a look at our top ten stats posts (ranked by traffic) from 2013, including Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, Vine and plenty of influence marketing. Google+ Is Now #2 Social Network (Jan 28).

Klout 144

Klout Social Media Statistics Tumblr 144

Buffer Social

JULY 20, 2017

Social media is changing. When marketers first started using social media as a marketing channel, there was less content, less noise, and people were willing to click on almost everything they saw on their news feed. Social media is no longer a megaphone. Social media is becoming a conversation.

Social Media 112

Social Media Engagement Brands Airlines 112

Unmetric

AUGUST 2, 2019

Which are the most followed brands on Instagram and how did they get there? Luckily, we have an Instagram analytics tool that tracks, among other things, which brands have the most followers. Instagram has proven to be a great platform for brands to market their products. What is their social strategy on Instagram?

Instagram 155

Instagram Brands Fashion Sports 155

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

For years, social media was primarily a text-based circumstance, and social media directors were often people with a background in writing. Our 2014 report on the employment histories of guests on my Social Pros podcast found more than 50% of that unscientific sample had degrees in PR/journalism/English).

Social Media 163

Social Media Skills UGC Sample 163

Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Social-media savvy travelers are making an indelible mark on the travel and hospitality industries. Influencers have become an integral part of many brands’ marketing strategies as today’s consumers trust peer recommendations above all other forms of marketing. So, where do you start as a brand? Nomadic Matt.

Travel 66

Travel Influencer Brands Airlines 66

Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2019

A decade ago, the influencer marketing arena was limited only to celebrities and a few dedicated bloggers. Now, it seems like we’ve seen influencers rise, saturate the market and even get caught up in fraud. Read on for our tips to determine if influencer marketing is for you. The value of influencer marketing.

Influencer 112

Influencer Marketing Survey Campaign 112

Pam Moore

JANUARY 19, 2020

What are the biggest digital marketing and branding trends shaping the year ahead? How will marketers approach increasing brand awareness, attracting new customers and growing revenue in an always on digital world where the only guarantee is change? 15 Digital Branding Trends You Can't Ignore in 2020. Brands Get More Human.

Trends 78

Trends Brands Marketing Influencer 78

Hootsuite

JUNE 25, 2019

A little inspiration goes a long way when it comes to brainstorming social media contest ideas. PS: before launching your social media contest be sure to make sure it doesn’t violate the platforms’ T&Cs or R&Rs.). 7 Social media contest ideas to increase engagement. Like and/or comment to win.

Examples 111

Examples Social Media Instagram Hashtag 111

Twist Image

AUGUST 1, 2014

I would argue that the vast majority of brands engaged in digital marketing have left the fundamentals behind them. These brands and are, at mass scale, following/chasing the bright and shiny objects of the day. Here are the 7 deadly sins of digital marketing in 2014. Website is not responsive. These searches are leads.

Marketing 105

Marketing Analytics Mobile Paid Search 105

Talkwalker SM

MARCH 17, 2016

FMCG brands increasingly view social media as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors, as Always did memorably with their #LikeAGirl campaign. However, the applications of data from social networks go far beyond campaign measurement. Understand how a crisis spreads online to stay in control.

Data 60

Data Social Media Brands Forums 60

Convince & Convert

JUNE 26, 2014

In partnership with PR News , Cision polled the PR community on their social media usage to find out how they engage, which platforms they utilize, and where they spend ad dollars. If your brand’s target demographic is female and under 25 years old , your audience is on the platform. What does this mean? Not sure where to begin?

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Study Social Media Research Survey 150

Ignite Social Media

MAY 24, 2016

1 million tweets per day using #Coachella branded hashtag. music festival in 2014 (according to Nielson Music), and of that number, 14. It’s no secret that there is brilliance behind Coachella’s social media marketing & branding strategy. $704 million Generated by Coachella and Stagecoach. You heard us right.

Engagement 110

Engagement Brands Hashtag Eventful 110

Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What people think and feel about your company, products, and services is your brand sentiment. In the absence of magical powers that can help you see into customers’ minds, brand sentiment allows you to dig deep into the mentions and messages that your brand receives to discover the underlying emotions that are being expressed.

Sentiment 52

Sentiment Analysis Brands How To 52

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 But social media marketing spending will rise anyway.

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Survey Metrics 100

Pixlee

APRIL 17, 2019

In recent years, brands have increasingly put social media and social media managers at the center of their overall marketing strategies — and for good reason. Social media allows brands to build strong communities and drive sales, fine-tune campaigns and get insight into market trends.

Social Media 74

Social Media UGC Social Media Management Authentication 74

Socialmedia.biz

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Social media is your best friend. Target audience: Startups, businesses, brands, digital marketers, advertising agencies, SEO specialists, entrepreneurs, educators, journalists, Web publishers. If you face the issue of finding customers, exploring what social media can do for your business just makes sense.

Social Media 126

Social Media Startup Creative Commons Survey 126

Small Business Mavericks

OCTOBER 10, 2014

I just came across an interesting survey, BRANDfog’s 2014: The Global, Social CEO. This annual look at social media engagement in the C-Suite explores the changing role of a business leader’s involvement with social media by surveying 1000 employees in both the UK and the US.

Social Media 107

Social Media Survey Startup Reputation 107

Later

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This year has seen a shift with brands publicly taking accountability for a lack of diversity in influencer marketing. From the beauty to travel industry, Black content creators have spoken out about tokenization, unfair pay, and microaggressions when collaborating with brands.

Influencer 65

Influencer Travel Marketing Instagram 65

yMarketingMatters

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

There have been some important social media updates in January. These updates will keep you informed of the latest changes to social media channels, and in turn, give you the knowledge to help you optimize and improve social media marketing for your business. Facebook Top U.S. Smartphone App in 2015.

Social Media 100

Social Media URL iPhone iPad 100

Ignite Social Media

JULY 31, 2017

The focus of our webinar was around the changes we have witnessed in the social space over the past decade, the current trends, and our predictions for the years to come in social media. The Past 10 Years in Social Media. The Current State of Social Media. Channel competition is fierce. What’s Now.

Social Media 84

Social Media Trends Community building Hosting 84

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2020

TikTok is a bite-sized social video platform that allows users to create, share, and edit videos with built-in tools the make it easy for anyone to add music, implement special effects, and join in on the latest trends. Its origins here in the West can be traced back to 2014’s Musical.ly Brand Watch-Outs. Terms of Service.

Marketing 217

Marketing Authentication Trends Feed 217

Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

It’s our own ever-growing global network of Local Social Media Managers around the world who help us ensure contextually relevant content through social listening, content production or response management. million users it had in 2014. Second to relevance, influencers play a key role in taking a campaign or cause viral.

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Activities Social Media Hashtag Campaign 0

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Best Free (or Cheap) Tools for Blogger and Influencer Outreach. The Most Popular and Active News Brands on Instagram. Hope you had a good year, and wishing you a happy 2014. Related posts: My Top Posts of 2011 on SEO, PR and Social Media for Publishers. SEO Guidelines for Sponsored Content and Partner Links.

SEO 129

SEO Publishing Social Media Sports 129

Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2018

Social media is changing at a rapid pace. For example, the content format Stories was introduced on several major social media platforms slightly more than a year ago. To succeed on social media, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and understand the latest social media trends.

Social Media 111

Social Media Trends Report Survey 111

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2017

Social media goals operate in the same way. Social media marketing spending in the US is expected to more than double from $7.52 billion in 2014 to $17.34 A key to justifying your social media work is setting up measurable goals that can showcase improvements in your digital presence. billion in 2019.

Social Media 108

Social Media How To Metrics ROI 108

Talkwalker SM

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Luxury brands are relative newcomers to social media. Ten years ago, some brands believed that these new platforms were a mass phenomenon that did not concern their target audience. Today, 75% of luxury shoppers use social media , according to a 2014 study by the Blackstone Digital Agency.

Social Media 60

Social Media Case Study Brands Fashion 60

Mindjumpers

MAY 26, 2016

On a similar note, influencers also play a large part of the Snapchat community nowadays , especially for brands. Many of the top Snapchat influencers are YouTube veterans, so they know how the game works and just need to adapt slightly. How can brands cut-through all the noise? Clickbait: Information overload!

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Authentication SMS Influencer Advertising 0

Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 20, 2014

For a long time, there was a perception that social media marketing was free, or at least very inexpensive. In reality, social media marketing has never been free. As we’ve seen time and time again , turning over your brand’s reputation to an intern isn’t always the wisest choice.

Social Media 104

Social Media Compete Cost Syndication 104

Later

JUNE 27, 2019

When it comes to growing your business on Instagram, influencer marketing has proven to be a huge growth asset. And it’s not just for the mega brands — influencer marketing for small businesses can seriously level-up a campaign, build brand awareness and reach new audiences, without blowing the budget. .

Small Business 56

Small Business Influencer Template Templates 56

Likeable

MARCH 23, 2021

Instagram made it clear that users and brands will still be able to see the amount of engagement their content gets, but the metrics will not be publicly displayed in the feed. Visible engagement on its own has been steadily losing appeal as a key success metric since 2014, so this change would only hasten that decline.

Instagram 91

Instagram Metrics Influencer Campaign 91

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Is social media contributing to political paralysis? Why: How has social media affected modern day politics? In this classic post, Mark Schaefer explores the positive and negative implications of “social polling.” Beth Kanter shares some revealing statistics from Twiplomacy’s 2014 study.

Consultant 170

Consultant Flickr Statistics Study 170

Writtent Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

The brands that succeed at content marketing are those that take an agile stance. While some of the content marketing tools trending in 2014 are familiar, many of the rest are brand-new and probably worth adding to your program. Answering customer FAQ in your blogs is crucial, but what if you’re a brand new startup?

Tools 111

Tools Content Marketing WordPress 111

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When Tommy Williams was growing up in Austin Texas, he probably didn’t think his love for cooking and local farmers markets would lead to starting a nationally-recognized food brand. In 2014, Tommy’s Superfoods was born. Tommy’s Superfoods needed a way to simultaneously increase brand recognition and brand loyalty.

Hashtag 100

Hashtag Campaign Brands Retail 100

Convince & Convert

MAY 15, 2014

By now you may well have heard of Google+, and you think it is a ‘social media thing’, right? Sure, there is a social destination, but Google+ has tools for every business looking to increase engagement: a) Within their business itself, and b) To build relationships and develop loyal ‘fans’ of them and their brands.

Communities 166

Communities Google Notification Project 166

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Social media is an integral component of any successful digital marketing strategy. With 74 percent of adults using social networking sites , the opportunity to increase your site’s online exposure to new customers cannot be ignored. Therefore, fake followers only serve to hurt brands in the long run.

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Hashtag URL 100

Social Media Marketing

APRIL 3, 2013

Each week at Ford, I compose a newsletter that includes a series of links about current events and trends in the worlds of technology, social media, mobile, communications and marketing in order to keep the wider team up to date on changes, newsworthy items and content that might be useful in their jobs. These are those links.

Social Media 160

Social Media Flipboard Storify Reddit 160

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76